Dental Hygienist at Jericho Road Ministries Inc | Buffalo, NY, US | Rezi

Dental Hygienist at Jericho Road Ministries Inc

Dental Hygienist

Jericho Road Ministries Inc · Buffalo, NY, US

1 weeks ago

Dental Hygienist

Jericho Road Ministries Inc · Buffalo, NY, US

9 days ago
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About the Role

Jericho Road Community Health Center is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join their Dental Department. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a global movement focused on health equity and community well-being.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient screening procedures, including oral health assessment, health history review, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting, and blood pressure measurement.
  • Remove calculus and plaque from all tooth surfaces.
  • Apply preventive materials such as sealants and fluorides.
  • Sterilize dental instruments and tools.
  • Instruct patients of all ages on proper dental hygiene and care.
  • Take and develop X-rays for dentist's use.
  • Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
  • Meet quality and patient care standards.
  • Assist in patient recruitment and clinic growth.
  • Perform documentation and maintain patient history.
  • Chart dental conditions based on dentist's observations.
  • Attend continuing education classes to maintain certification.
  • Conduct assigned department activities, including administrative support, regulatory checklists, and supply ordering.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited Dental Hygienist Program.
  • Possession of licensure to practice as a dental hygienist issued by the New York State Department of Education.
  • Anesthetic certification preferred.

Skills

  • Dental hygiene
  • Patient screening
  • Oral health assessment
  • Dental charting
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Patient education
  • X-ray technology
  • Chair-side assistance
  • Documentation
  • Record keeping

Location

  • 1021 Broadway

Work Type

  • Part-time
  • Onsite

Experience Level

  • At least one year experience in a dental office as a dental hygienist preferred but not mandatory
  • New Grads welcome to apply

Education Level

  • Graduation from an accredited Dental Hygienist Program
  • Licensure by the New York State Department of Education

Salary/Compensations

  • $34.00-$38.00 an hour

Benefits

  • Medical (single-high coverage paid in full by employer)
  • HSA
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Employer paid life insurance benefit
  • Supplemental insurances
  • Tuition discounts
  • Generous paid time off
  • Opportunity for global travel to global health clinics
  • Loan forgiveness for applicable positions

About the Company

  • Jericho Road Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) with a mission rooted in making fundamental change in the communities it serves, advocating for social justice, and meeting people where they are.
  • The organization has global clinics across the world in Sierra Leone, Goma, and Nepal.
  • Jericho Road offers competitive pay and benefits, valuing both work and life balance.

Equal Opportunity

  • Jericho Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equity of opportunity for all.